Today I am writing you from 3500 meter, 11,500 foot high Namche Bazaar in Nepal, close to Mount Everest. The weather is sunny today up here in Sherpa land.

Our team is just finishing a challenging climb of Mera Peak and atricky crossing of the famous Amphu Labtsa pass, just 6 kilometers, 4 miles from Mount Everest. Our climb is dedicated to Steve Irwin, Australian Crocodile Hunter and Sue Fear, the first Australian woman on Everest, who passed away in a tragic climbing accident this year.
Apparently a porter from another team a few days before our team crossed this year fell and suffered a head injury and was evacuated by helicopter. May God help him.

We took extra care with our porters to ensure their safety, so they can return to the comfort of their families.More news coming soon. We have a 20 kilometer, 12 mile walk ahead of us this afternoon, going down to Lukla, where we plan to fly from, back to Kathmandu tomorrow.
Thanks again.

Best Wishes and Wish You Were Here.

Yours Sincerely,


Dan
Above Photo PB030557: Climbing up the steep dangerous Amphu Labtsa Pass on 3 November.